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Prime Day, Prime Psychology: What Makes It Work? | Why it Works by Market Behaviourally

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In this episode of Why It Works, host Matthew Wellington breaks down one of the most powerful marketing campaigns of the last decade: Amazon Prime Day. Discover how Amazon transformed a slow summer shopping month into a global spending frenzy using key principles from behavioral science.

Whether you’re running a small business or marketing a side hustle, this episode reveals how to apply the same behavioral insights to drive engagement, loyalty, and sales in your own brand.

What You’ll Learn:

The backstory of Amazon Prime and how Prime Day became a global phenomenon
The psychological triggers that make Prime Day irresistible
How scarcity, urgency, and social proof create a buying frenzy
The role of membership and commitment in driving repeat purchases
Actionable takeaways for solopreneurs and small business owners

🧠 Behavioral Insights Covered:

Scarcity and urgency
Loss aversion
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
Social proof and herd behavior
Variable reinforcement and dopamine-driven shopping

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